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Don’t Tread on Me: Gadsden Flag History

When it comes to symbolizing freedom and the spirit of ‘76, I do think there’s a better American flag. With all due respect to the stars and stripes, I prefer the yellow Gadsden flag with the coiled rattlesnake and the defiant Don’t Tread on Me motto.The meaning of Old Glory can get mixed up with the rights and wrongs of the perpetually new-and-improved government. The meaning of “Don’t Tread on Me” is unmistakable

I love reptiles, I have a few around the house, Cakey the snake which I swapped my ex a reclining chair for. Don’t you just love people that buy animals then refuse to take responsibility for them, a motif that made it to the marriage;) After the hoopla has passed from the “fear is your only god on the radio types” regarding  another attempt to turn the US flag into a sacred object failing.Yet  another measure to placate the symbol minded from any of the real issues that are present. One has to wonder where a nation of people so uncomfortable with their place in the world will look next. And that’s what worries me. Franklin’s note on why the rattlesnake should be representative of American ideals is unlikely to ever be realised due to an overly religious population that has serpent issues.

Mm, too late I was going to expand on the argument about which side started the fight;)